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Event Highlights...

Some very important notes when considering booking this cruise.

The ULTIMATE Destination Marathon
This is not your typical cruise. Guests of the Great Alaskan Marathon Cruise will enjoy a staged race marathon, in which they'll run/walk a different mileage length in each port to include road, trail and deck races. Laugh and learn with daily training and racing tips from Coach Jenny and John Bingham on strength training, flexibility, form and more. Enjoy extensive interaction with Coach Jenny and John at numerous social events, dining with fellow GAMC cruisers and a wonderful sense of camaraderie.

In addition to all the wonderful activities aboard the ms Westerdam and in port, this exclusive Great Alaskan Marathon Cruise event includes:

Private GAMC receptions and the opportunity to dine with John Bingham and Jenny Hadfield, as well as fellow GAMC participants.
Rates include all gratuities, taxes, port fees and transfers (for Air/Sea packages).
GAMC exclusive sessions
Accommodations & All Meals
Most Shipboard activities
A fully escorted cruise
And much more...
* Race participation fee is additional. (minimum of 1 participant per stateroom)

* Remember you must book your cruise package through The Cruise Authority / Great Alaskan Marathon Cruise office to participate in these exclusive events! Airfare is separate.

** Rates include port charges, taxes, gratuities, meals, entertainment, and group activities. Failure to appear for embarkation for any reason constitutes a cancellation subject to full penalties. Personal items not included.

Race Event Distances...

Distances for the Great Alaskan Marathon Cruise

Deck Race aboard the Westerdam: 3 miles
Juneau, AK: 10 mile Trail Race
Sitka, AK: 10K Amazing Race
Ketchikan, AK: 7 mile Trail Race

GAMC Race Event Participation...

Registration Fee - (minimum of 1 participant per stateroom)

  • April 1, 2012 - July 28, 2012.............................................$275 per participant

GAMC Race Event Participation Package Includes:

Great Alaskan Marathon Cruise (GAMC) Technical Running/Walking Hat
GAMC Technical Wicking Long Sleeve Shirt
GAMC Fleece Vest
GAMC Duffle Bag (one less thing you have to pack!)
Commemorative Penguin Pin
Big Honkin' GAMC Finisher's Medal
Four unique road, trail and deck races created exclusively for GAMC runners and walkers
Transportation to all the race locations
Park entrance fees
Free access to event pictures and memories of a lifetime
And much more...

Quotes from past cruise guests...

"This was my first cruise and my first marathon. I will count it as a marathon! What a blast. Angelika was great and made sure that we all had first class amenities. What can be said about The Penguin and Coach Jenny? They were awesome. Very approachable and friendly. Hearing their insights to the sport of running is invaluable. The fun that was had cannot be described. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Looking forward to the next adventure!"

"Just a short note to say that you did a great job with the CIMC Cruise. It was very well done. The races were challenging, well marked (most interestingly) and well planned. I think we can all say that we saw the best of all the islands first hand. The weather could not have been better--some shade and no rain. I learned a lot from this trip and am glad that I had the opportunity to participate. I hope I get to meet you both again. Until then, thanks for the great run and memories. The best to you both."

"For me, running and seeing Alaska were my priorities. As a result there was time to stretch, drop in on an on-board seminar and take a nap. Perfect!"

"I have run and completed 31 marathons before GAMC, and this was by far the best - beautiful courses, fabulous running, coaches!"

"Loved the way the "competition" was structured - if had been based only on time, it wouldn't have been nearly as much fun. Keep that!"

"I enjoyed getting to know people, sharing with other runners, seeing new places and enjoying beautiful scenery on great running courses. Great job overall!"

"I really liked the stage-race idea - running a distance in each city, working toward a goal at the end of the week. The idea of pace guessing was fun."

"I loved meeting and running with people from all over. I'm glad that my husband had fast people to run with while I could hang with people more my speed."

"Of course I loved the races, but also meeting other runners from around the US and Canada was fun. Also meeting runners from the clubs of Juneau, Sitka and Ketchikan was very special."

"I liked being taken to great spots for the runs with such ease. A great job with coordinating with the ships' agenda and ours."

"Loved the run sites, loved the camaraderie, loved the dining together, loved singing the National Anthem. Would take another JBR trip in the future!"

"It would be hard to have a better cruise than this one. John and Jenny are wonderful!"

"What a wonderful memory-maker this experience was for us. Thank you all!"

"I liked that runs and activities were structured to include and embrace ALL ability levels."

"The availability of Coach Jenny, John, Jennifer & David Babner was a big plus. I felt very comfortable approaching any of you with questions. Thank you for all your hard work and preparation for us. It was a memorable and wonderful experience."

"John made me laugh every morning. Punctual...we always enjoyed getting up early to hear John's humor!"

Things to do onboard...

Work out in the state-of-the-art fitness center
Learn Yoga
Relax by the pool
Enjoy High Tea
Take an arts tour
Pamper yourself in the Luxurious Spa
Take a class in the Culinary Arts Center
Play paddle tennis
Attend a wine tasting
Surf the internet
Attend an art auction
See a first-run movie
Enjoy coffee and the New York Times
Relax in a hydrotherapy pool
Check out a book from the library

Meet your Escorts...

Your cruise features escorts provided by The Cruise Authority. These escorts will ensure that every aspect of your cruise is enjoyable. Should you have any problems or issues, please do not hesitate to contact one of these professionals while on board this cruise. A help desk will be scheduled each day.

The Cruise Authority is an award winning cruises-only travel agency, based in Atlanta,GA, which specializes in putting on large group events like this one. The Cruise Authority has received considerable recognition for its focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail.

Howard Moses
President of The Cruise Authority. A veteran of 140 cruises; Howard has been in the cruise industry for over 20 years. He is an avid triathlete, scuba diver, and tennis enthusiast. Howard has a wife and 2 sons, 10 and 5.
Mila Kopcsik
Mila Kopcsik is a member of The Cruise Authority's Group Management team. Mila has extensive experience managing and escorting group travel throughout the world. Her favorite countries are Argentina and Costa Rica, and she loves spending time in Maui. Hobbies include competitive tennis and she is an accomplished equestrian.

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